Creepy And Unpleasant Dog Howling

Dog howling is a common behaviour among wolf pack and since wolf is identical when it comes to DNA with dogs, dog’s genetic behavioural pattern includes howling. Why dog howl? Dog howling constitutes lots of meaning, one thing is for sure- they are definitely trying to tell you something. Dog howling is a way of conveying emotions and expressions; others simply put another meaning to it that is why it was tagged to be creepy and unpleasant. Dog howling is a manifestation of their vocalization, next to barking, it is simply talking for them.

Possible Reasons behind Dog Howling

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They are lonely. Dog hates to be alone; they are naturally born with companion because they are pack animals. Pack animals look forward to the presence of their leader and other pack member.
• It is their way of saying “I’m here”, in hope for reuniting with its pack member
• They are in pain, they can be ill and it is their expression of anguish.
• Trying to get the attention of its pack leader, for domesticated dogs, its their masters
• The dog may be hungry, thirsty or uncomfortable
• It could an expression that something’s wrong, he sees a stranger or another animals nearby
• Dog howling is their reaction to ambulance and fire truck passing by

Creepy Beliefs about Dog Howling

• Ancient China believed that dog howling is an indication of spirit presence.
• Estonian folklore believed that dog howling in funeral is a sign that more deaths is possible
• Dogs are born with a keen senses, and

some even say dog has sixth sense and can foretold natural disaster occurrences
• Death comes after dog howling
• Bad spirits can posses dogs and dog howling is the manifestation of the possesion

It has been years of research and investigations pertaining to dog howling, but a clear-cut on its causes are not yet fully established. However, it is believed that if a dog-owner built up a strong relationship with his canine, he will surely catch up with his way of communicating. Dog howling is associated with so many things, some eerie and some not. First thing first, when dog howling occur, try to investigate the how’s and why’s of it.

 

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